St Lawrence's Church, Broughton
Buckinghamshire
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About this church
Stunningly detailed medieval wall paintings
Within a stone's throw of the new builds on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, the rich Victorian stained glass of St Lawrence sheds light on one of the greatest medieval treasures in the area - a series of stunning medieval wall paintings. These exquisitely detailed pictures remained hidden behind plaster for 300 years before being rediscovered during a restoration in 1849.
The paintings include the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ (a Pieta) and St George killing the dragon, despite having lost his head when the ceiling was restored in the fifteenth century as well as a Doom, St Helena and St Eligius and one of only two surviving Warning to Swearers in the country. There are also some interesting memorials.
To donate by text, please text 'BRU' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
See our Google Arts and Culture online exhibition about the wall paintings in this church here, and explore its exquisite interior from your own home.
Step inside St Lawrence's from home using Google Streetview.
Access Information
Access to St Lawrences is a walk across a maintained footpath next to the road. Then through a wooden gate into the churchyard. The churchyard is uneven over grass. There is a large step down into the church.
Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of the building there is no heating, running water or toilet facilities. There is minimal lighting.
